Italian life and culture (page 2)
Football, fashion, politics, books and the odd news of the day.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
You wouldn't know it by my crazy enthusiasm for all things Italian, but I'm way more Irish than Italian.
New Seven Wonders of the World: Italy's Candidate
I'm not sure who decided we needed a new Seven Wonders of the World (for what I assume will now be 14 Wonders of the World?
Festa della Donna in Italy: International Women's Day
International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world - notably not including the US - and in Italy it's known as the " Festa della Donna ." It falls on March 8th every year, and…
Alex Britti's "La Vasca" Music Video
On our first trip to Italy in 2001, the husband and I really enjoyed one song that our friends played for us.
Ferrari Tours in Italy
If just being in the land that spawned such racing legends as Lamborghini and Maserati isn't enough, why not rent a Ferrari to drive around in?
Martedi Grasso - Fat Tuesday, Italy Style
Today is Martedì Grasso, otherwise known as "Mardi Gras," otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.
Two Nights, Two Italian Films
The Portland International Film Festival is in town, and this year there was a selection of three Italian films. We chose two to see - E l'aura fai son vir (2005) and Il caimano (2006).
The Italian National Anthem: "Fratelli d'Italia"
A country's national anthem can tell you a lot about the country, its history and its people. The German anthem has always struck me as quite reserved and ordered, like the Germans I know.
Italian Highway Patrol Cruising Around in a Lamborghini
It's not enough that Italian police uniforms are Armani creations, apparently. Now they've got a Lamborghini Gallardo to tool around in.
Impromptu Italian Chorus
Last September we visited our friends in the north of Italy, and one day as we walked across a bridge in the town of Bassano del Grappa we heard music. Accordion music, to be exact.
Seeing (and Hearing) a Ferrari on its Home Turf: Fiorano's Test Track
Want to see an Italian Formula 1 car in action, but don't want to pay the high ticket prices at Monza or San Marino ? Head to the Ferrari test track outside Bologna.
La Befana
I almost forgot (well, I guess I kind of did forget, since it's past the proper day and all) - yesterday, January 6, was La Befana in Italy. Not familiar with La Befana?